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Eczema doesn’t even have to start with an actual patch of skin that is specifically itchy.
Just a little mosquito bite, when scratched and untreated, can turn into a huge patch of eczema in 3 months.
I’ve tried over the counter creams, lotions, gels, oatmeal baths, icing my itches to numb the nerves, … anything that was prescribed by my dermatologist and doctor to “cure” this eczema.
I even tried Chinese herbs (gosh that stuff tastes like death).
I just kept itching and itching, and as you know with eczema, the more you itch, the worse it gets, and the bigger it gets.
I even started wearing oven mitts taped on at night so I would stop scratching my legs, and I ended up making my skin all sore, irritated and itchy the next day.
NOTHING WORKED.
Until one day, I bought a gel called Clobetasol (medical name).
When applied lightly to unbroken eczema, it REALLY stops the itching, especially at night.
I don’t even feel it for 24-48 hours, and if I feel the slightest itch, I re-apply the lotion.
Within 7 days, any eczema spot I had was cured completely.
It was a relief to find something that worked after about 20+ years of suffering, and believe me, I tried EVERYTHING.
I also prevent eczema by keeping my skin very moisturized.
Moisturizing right after a shower when your skin is still damp and moist is key.
Moisturizing each night helps restore the moisture and stop the itching from starting.
Eating foods that help prevent the itching: not a lot of dairy products, and candy does the trick for me.
Some swear by avoiding seafood.
And not itching anything when you feel the slightest tickle is paramount.
Just rub the skin to relieve the skin, or use Clobetasol to stop the itching completely.
Good luck!
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Just a word of caution…Clobetasol is a very potent steroid cream which can cause thinning of the skin with prolonged use. And it should never be applied to the face.
Thank you for the insight!
I only use it on my body where I get eczema. My face is pretty much eczema free
I think I tried another steroid for my eczema-like dandruff and it worked wonders but I've heard bad things about using steroids. Plus it always seems to come back. I wonder if putting a shower filter would help. Like the kind that filters out chlorine and heavy metals. I've heard it does wonders for your hair and skin. I'm gonna this brand called aquasana when I get around to it.
I’ve heard a shower filter will help!!
I don’t like using steroids for that reason you mentioned, but even if Clobetasol had it, I would just spread a thin layer on. I call it my miracle eczema cure
The thing with eczema for me, is that if I DON’T scratch, then it doesn’t bother me. The problem is stopping the unbearable itching and scratching (I have eczema inside my ear drum too, and it kept me up all last night with the unbearable itching!!!).
And if this stuff stops the itching, my skin heals right away
My daughter has very bad eczema. We have tried everything under the sun. I finally got sick of it and tried jojoba oil. We have been using it for 2 days and she is healing so much better than she ever did with prescription cream. I really hope this continues to work because it drives her and us crazy.
Thankfully my eczema woes ended a few years ago. I still have sensitive skin, but overall, aging has helped me a tremendous amount. And living in a warm desert climate … fist pumps to Arizona.
My pediatrician, when I was little, put me on a really strict low-acid diet to help me with my eczema itchies. Acid in large quantities can make you itchy: coffee, milk, fruit juices, tomatoes, etc. He also told my mom to put Crisco on me. Crisco is just as good as La Mer (I can hear the shrieking now) when it comes to moisturizing really dry skin. Just don't buy the butter kind. Because that is nasty.
Good luck to all you sufferers out there!
OTC cortisone didn't work for my son, so he has some prescription that no doubt costs less in Canada–Protopic. Also, Cerave lotion–cheap OTC–was designed for eczema sufferers. Give it a try. My whole family loves this.
i have the same stuff. works wonders. i also find it helpful to take a zyrtec to fight the urge to itch
ooh I was on the chinese herbs for something else (but it helped my eczema too if I mentioned it to the doctor) and them tasting like death is nothing compared to how my apartment and clothes smelled after I cooked them. nasty but effective in my case so I suffered for a couple of years. 🙂
I'm glad you found something that worked for you, eczema is such a weird thing to treat. moisturizing is great and I found shea butter to work for me for eczema if I use it as soon as I find a patch and within 24 hours usually. some people say not having dairy helps as well.
I've found that not eating chocolate tends to keep mine at bay as well… I love chocolate… therein lies the problem 🙂
My ezcema has been acting up SO much lately. Where do you buy this stuff???
Have to get it from your doctor 🙂
Eczema is the BANE of my life. touch wood, it's all under control now, but it's so frustrating! I just get random itches for no reason, and if I scratch even a little bit – boom, full blown eczema.
It’s why I don’t scratch itches any more.. even a light scratch does me in
Is this over the counter kinda thing? Or did you have to get a prescription?
It’s all prescription!
Thanks! I'll try to get some of this. I suffer badly in the winter, especially if'/when in north america!
My Eczema is triggered by food allergies most often. A combination of allergy drugs, and a perscription ointment helps most…also? Once the skin breaks Hydrogen Peroxide seems to speed the healing on my hands and feet…even though it hurts like a mofo
Ohh! Where can I buy this gel? Do I need a prescription for it?
i am assuming clobetasol is OTC? i have had eczema since childhood (perhaps even birth), so i have been a long time sufferer as well. i have been struggling with a "flare-up" for 2 years now… TWO YEARS! the prescription steroids don't seem to work as well anymore unfortunately. i did recently start using vanicream lotion & soap — supposedly they are very friendly to sensitive skin, don't have chemicals, etc. the lotion moisturizes well and i don't seem to smell so i guess they are working so far! 🙂 i do need to work on avoiding what are (possible) food allergies. it's hard to feel confident in those when the allergist tells you "well it's hard to test eczema patients because their IGE's are so high, you can't get the most accurate results". so i am avoiding foods that i may not even be allergic to – a little frustrating!
anyway, i am always interested to read about others experience with eczema and what has/hasn't worked. thanks for sharing – will have to check out clobetasol.
It’s not really OTC, but you can get a scrip from the doctor.